Authors Note: One of the most frustrating parts of my PMDD journey has been the lack of research and the limited tools available to help make sense of what’s happening in the body and mind. For so long, it felt like PMDD was sitting in the dark corners of women’s health — recognised by those living it, but barely explored in clinical spaces. But there’s a real shift happening now.

I’m encouraged by the new energy in PMDD research across Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and America — especially the focus on lived experience alongside clinical investigation. Researchers, advocates, and communities are finally pushing this conversation forward. As new findings emerge, I’m genuinely excited to learn, grow, and share that knowledge with you, so we can navigate this space with more clarity, compassion, and confidence.